Director, Category Leadership: Growth Strategy

Jobtailor; Orrville (OH); On-site; USD 180,000 - 270,000; Full time

Job summary

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a high-impact Senior Category Leader to drive growth across the Pet portfolio via data-driven insights and retailer collaboration.

You will translate category strategy into retailer-specific growth plans, influence executive decisions, and lead a team to deliver first-in-class category leadership. This role requires executive presence and a strong track record of strategic execution.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree and 10+ years in CPG with strategy and leadership experience.
• Proven ability to drive category growth, insights, and retailer partnerships.
• Executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and cross-functional partners.

Responsibilities

• Shape and advance category leadership capabilities to deliver growth and performance.
• Set strategic vision for growth through data, insights, and shopper activation.
• Develop and steward category strategies for assortment, shelf space, and investments.
• Lead development of national narratives and retailer-specific growth plans.
• Convert category strategy into executive-level stories and strategic initiatives.
• Coach and develop a high-performing Category Leadership team.

Skills

Category Leadership

Team Leadership

Strategic Vision

Executive Communication

Executive Presence

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The J.M. Smucker Company is seeking a high-impact Senior Category Leader to drive growth across the Pet portfolio via data-driven insights and retailer collaboration.

You will translate category strategy into retailer-specific growth plans, influence executive decisions, and lead a team to deliver first-in-class category leadership. This role requires executive presence and a strong track record of strategic execution.